Nikon D810A vs Pentax K10D
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Nikon D810A vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Announced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released December 2006
- Replacement is Pentax K20D

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K10D Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Nikon D810A vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and K10D (10MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and K10D (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

The D810A was brought out 8 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D810A scores vs the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K10D Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D810A & Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D810A Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Pentax K10D
D810A | K10D | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | December 2006 | More recent by 100 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer display (+1019k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Nikon D810A
K10D | D810A |
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Common features in the Nikon D810A and Pentax K10D
D810A | K10D | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon D810A vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D810A has external measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D810A vs Pentax K10D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the D810A against the K10D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D810A and K10D is 55 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D810A and K10D.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D810A because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D810A will provide you with greater detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D810A is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D810A vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Nikon D810A | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D810A | Pentax K10D |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2006-12-15 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXPEED 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 1,229 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 880g (1.94 lbs) | 793g (1.75 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 522 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Price at launch | $3,800 | $700 |